Brain Injury Association of Missouri
Annual Statewide Conference
October 5-7, 2017
Marriott St. Louis West
Chesterfield, Missouri
(NEW LOCATION)
Conference Overview
The Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Statewide Conference is the only conference in Missouri established specifically for current trends in innovative therapeutic strategies, cutting-edge and best practice treatment options, and research relating to brain injury.
This Conference features national and local experts addressing issues of interest to professionals, survivors of brain injury and family members.
Sessions held Thursday and Friday focus on topics of interest to healthcare professionals, rehabilitation specialists, social workers, vocational counselors, physicians, psychologists, mental health professionals, case managers, service coordinators, and others providing care for persons with brain injury.
On Saturday, a special seminar is held for survivors of brain injury and their families.
Thursday, October 5 - Friday October 6 Features:
Conference Professional Audience
- Therapists - physical, occupational, speech
- Medical Personnel - physicians, nurses, neurologists
- Mental Health Professionals - social workers, counselors, psychologists, neuropsychologists
- Rehabilitation Specialists - medical, therapy, mental health
- Care Coordinators - case managers, service coordinators, discharge planners
- Vocational Experts - vocational counselors, job developers
- Community Support Staff - independent living experts, personal care attendants, support providers
Keynote Presentations
- The Public Health Burden of TBI - John Corrigan, PhD, ABPP, The Ohio State University
- Post Traumatic Epilepsy and Seizures from Brain Injury – Brian Keith Day, MD, Washington University in St. Louis
- Cardinal Cowboy, Chase Your Dreams – Carter “Cardinal Cowboy” Rethwisch, Survivor of Brain Injury and Coma
Additional Topics
- Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology
- Dealing with Denial – Helping Survivors in Recovery
- Pediatric Brain Injury and Transition to Adult Services
- Behavior Modification for Better Therapy Participation
- Federal Health Reform: Where Things Stand & the Impact on Missouri
- Role of Exercise and Nutrition in Recovery
Veterans and Agriculture: Gaining Ground
and more!
Saturday, October 7 features the Survivor and Family Seminar – Eastern Missouri. This Seminar is held in conjunction with the BIA-MO Annual Statewide Conference. Learn more about the Survivor and Family Seminar 2017 – Eastern Missouri program now.
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CEU Information
Hotel Accomodations
Co-Host Sponsor
Department of Health and Senior Services
Rehabilitation Track Sponsor
SSM Rehabilitation Network
A SSM-Select Medical Partnership
Veterans Track Sponsor
Missouri AgrAbility Project
Chill, Thrill, Heal: From Traumatic Brain Injury to Personal Trainer
Logan Johnson loves skiing and it came to a crashing halt in 2012 when he sustained a traumatic brain injury. He was in a coma for two months and has made a miraculous recovery.
In the “Chill, Thrill, Heal” inspiring video, Logan discusses his trials and tribulations as a survivor of brain injury. Logan shares the message that anything can be accomplished. As he says, “Anything worth doing isn’t easy.”
Watch the
“Chill, Thrill, Heal” video featuring Logan Johnson that was shown as the Keynote session at the Brain Injury Association of Missouri Annual Statewide Conference 2016.